Keys for Success  |  Types  |  Outline



TYPES OF BENCHMARKING

Internal
A comparison of internal opertion, e.g., to similar functions in different operating units or divisions


Competitive
A specific competitor-to-competitor comparison for the product or function of interest

Functional
> A specific comparison to similar functions either from the same broad industry
    or to industry leaders from dissimilar industries
> They should still be driven by the same customer requirements, however

Generic
A comparison of business functions or processes that are the same regardless of industry (e.g., order fulfillment)



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